{"product_id":"norse-mythology-scott-lewis-9781722824969","title":"Norse Mythology: Classic Stories of the Norse Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHave you ever wondered how Thor got his hammer? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNorse Mythology: Classic Stories of the Norse Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e contains stories passed down from the ancient Norse religion, practiced by the Vikings and other northern people who live in modern-day Scandinavia, Iceland, and throughout the British Isles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book you will find myths that answer the following questions: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow did Odin form the world from Ymir's body and make men and women from wood?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the names of the nine realms and who (or what) live in them?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy does Odin have only one eye and why does Tyr have only one hand?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere the gift of poetry comes from?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho are Loki's children and why does Odin fear them?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do the gods fear the end of the world and what will happen at Ragnarok?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you will also find many stories about the gods Thor and Loki and their exploits in the land of the giants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will read the story of the dwarf Andvari and his golden ring-the myth that is the basis for Robert Wagner's famous opera \u003cem\u003eThe Ring of Nibelung\u003c\/em\u003e as well as J. R. R. Tolkien's \u003cem\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd, in these pages, you will find the story of the mortal hero Sigurd and his battle with the dragon Fafnir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to Norse Mythology or looking to dive into the rich, fantastical world, \u003cem\u003eNorse Mythology: Classic Stories of the Norse Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e is the place to start \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Scott Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1722824964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781722824969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/17\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Scott Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43984185721087,"sku":"9781722824969","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d94aa6f3-2af1-4a50-aa88-de8aaf75497e.jpg?v=1683270963","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/norse-mythology-scott-lewis-9781722824969","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}